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The Most Moist and Easy Blueberry Banana Bread with Optional Crumb Topping

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You will love this easy banana bread recipe loaded with juicy blueberries and natural sweetness from ripe bananas. It creates a moist, tender crumb, making it the best banana bread for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Maya’s Tip: This enhances banana sweetness)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • For Optional Crumb Topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the blueberries. If using frozen berries, do not thaw them first.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. If making the optional crumb topping: In a small bowl, combine the topping flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold cubed butter using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent it with foil after 40 minutes.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the moistest loaf, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black.
  • If you prefer a less sweet bread, reduce the granulated sugar to 1/2 cup.
  • This banana and blueberry loaf freezes well. Wrap cooled slices tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.
  • If you skip the crumb topping, you can sprinkle 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar over the top before baking for a slight crunch.

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